Your dishwasher may be one of the most frequently used appliances in your home. If it isn’t working properly, it can be very inconvenient. A few meals of washing dishes by hand and you’ll remember why you have a dishwasher in the first place. One of the most common problems with dishwashers is lack of drainage. If you open your dishwasher after a complete cycle and there’s [...]
Clean clothes are important. And, with a working washing machine, keeping up on dirty laundry is a breeze. The keyword here is a working washing machine, of course. With so many different parts that come together to wash your clothes efficiently and effectively, one faulty part can disrupt the entire machine. The Role of a Washing Machine Water Valve A washing machine water valve [...]
Garbage disposals are a staple of home kitchens and make clean-up after meals much easier— when they’re working properly. If your garbage disposal is making a humming noise, read on for steps you can take to get it working again. What Does a Humming Garbage Disposal Indicate? If your garbage disposal is humming, it means that the blades are stuck or jammed. It [...]
Dishwashers are some of the most frequently used household appliances. You probably run your dishwasher daily or multiple times a week depending on the size of your family. When your dishwasher quits working and you’re suddenly forced to wash every dish, glass, and utensil by hand, you realize just how much you rely on it. You need it to be working again as soon as possible. Dishwashers [...]
Do you have a small appliance that is not working properly? Before you scrap it, consider having it repaired by a household appliance repair service. You may be able to save yourself some money by fixing your existing appliance rather than buying a new one. What Are Small Appliances? A small appliance is a kitchen or other household appliance that is small enough to sit on a [...]
Your refrigerator is one of the most important, most frequently used appliances in your kitchen. It keeps your food cool and fresh for your enjoyment. When there’s a problem with your fridge, it needs to be repaired right away to keep your food from spoiling and to save energy. One of the most common problems with refrigerators is actually pretty easy to fix. The door seal, which is [...]
Are you having trouble with your freezer? Freezers, like all appliances, may have problems from time to time. Whether it’s the freezer portion of your refrigerator or a stand alone chest or upright freezer, there are a few typical problems that most often occur. Some are easy to repair, others are a bit more complicated. If you’re wondering what’s wrong with your freezer, here are [...]
Life can be so busy sometimes that not having to worry about washing all the dinner dishes at the end of a long day is a welcome convenience. Simply place them in the dishwasher and let it get to work while you unwind. That is, until you open the door when the cycle is complete and find all your dishes are dripping wet. Since no one has time for handwashing - or drying - dishes, here’s[...]
A refrigerator that is leaking water can cause damage to both your food and home. There are several ways you can check to see if your refrigerator has any issues, as well as some small fixes you can do on your own before seeking out professional repairs. Make Sure Your Fridge is Level Using a level is one of the simplest ways to check if your refrigerator is leaking water. Opening the[...]
Have you noticed an odor coming from your dishwasher? When it’s full of dirty dishes, that may be normal. But if it stinks after you run it or when it’s empty, it may indicate a problem. You don’t want to wash your dishes in a smelly dishwasher because you’re not sure they’re getting clean. And you wouldn’t want to offer a guest a drink and serve it in a smelly glass. So why [...]